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brass

[bras, brahs] / bræs, brɑs /


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Musicians can develop a dystonia that affects their ability to form their mouths around brass or wind instruments.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

A rare decade-long interlude starting in 2011 saw the top brass loosen their grip and Suu Kyi's civilian government tentatively take the reins in a burst of optimism and reform.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

He thought back to the brass bands of his youth, and the result was 1967’s “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Moore also admitted that the LAFD’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was softened to shield top brass from scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Chan’s Art Emporium on Apablasa Street. We import furniture, brass, porcelain, all sorts of antiques from China.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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